Specialist - Advisor-Fixed Term

Michigan State University; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine’s Office of Academic Achievement invites applicants for the position of Academic Specialist-Advisor (also known as a Medical Education Learning Specialist) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The role supports student retention and academic success across the Shared Discovery Curriculum.

The position is remote-friendly and a one-year appointment renewable annually based on performance and funding. Travel to other sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Higher Education, Educational Psychology, Sciences, Medical Education, or related fields.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with diverse adult learners in higher education or medical education settings.
• Familiar with high-impact learning and study strategies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate programs, services, and resources that support student retention, academic success, and individualized support throughout the Shared Discovery Curriculum.

Education

Master's degree in Education, Higher Education, Educational Psychology, Sciences, Medical Education, or related fields

Doctorate in Education, Teaching, Educational Psychology, Educational Counseling, Sciences, Medical Education, Medicine, or related fields

Job description

Working/Functional Title

Medical Education Learning Specialist

Position Summary

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine’s Office of Academic Achievement invites applicants for the position of Academic Specialist-Advisor (also known as a Medical Education Learning Specialist). The College of Human Medicine was founded as an innovative educational program embracing new but now widely adopted ideas like community-based education and problem-based learning across eight campuses.

Reporting to the Director of Academic Achievement, this position will develop and facilitate programs, services, and resources that support student retention, academic success, and individualized support throughout the Shared Discovery Curriculum.

The position is in Grand Rapids, Michigan but may require travel to other sites. The position is remote-friendly. This Academic Specialist-Advisor position is a one-year appointment, renewable annually based on performance and funding availability.

As an institution of higher learning, Michigan State University is committed to providing a safe environment for its students, faculty, and staff in support of its educational mission. With this commitment, the University conducts criminal background checks and professional misconduct reviews of all applicants for employment in faculty, academic staff, and executive management searches.

Professional Misconduct Review

A professional misconduct review is a prerequisite for a candidate to be selected for this position. Applicants will be asked to disclose whether they are subject to any pending investigation, findings or sanctions related to professional misconduct. Professional misconduct includes misconduct related to a person’s employment, including, but not limited to, theft, embezzlement, research integrity, discrimination, or harassment under civil rights laws and policies, including protected identity harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct (sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, etc.), and retaliation. All applicants will be asked to sign an authorization and release, which authorizes the University to contact the candidate’s current and former employers, for a period of 7 years prior to the date of application, related to any pending investigations, findings of responsibility and/or sanctions related to professional misconduct. Nothing will be sent to current or former employers unless the candidate reaches the semi-finalist stage.

The existence of professional misconduct history does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment. The University will assess the history, including any information provided by the candidate, in determining whether it is compatible with the position. The University may decline to hire a candidate based on the professional misconduct review. All records obtained from external employers will be kept in a secure location, separate from personnel files. If an applicant fails to sign the authorization and release, the application will be deemed incomplete and will be withdrawn.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters -Education, Higher Education, Educational Psychology, Sciences, Medical Education, or related fields

Desired Degree

Doctorate -Education, Teaching, Educational Psychology, Educational Counseling, Sciences, Medical Education, Medicine, or related fields

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in Education, Higher Education, Educational Psychology, Sciences, Medical Education, or related fields or equivalent experience
• Minimum of two years of experience working with diverse adult learners in higher education or medical education settings
• Familiar with high-impact learning and study strategies
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration with diverse stakeholders

Desired Qualifications

• Doctorate in Education, Teaching, Educational Psychology, Educational Counseling, Sciences, Medical Education, Medicine, or related fields
• Experience working with students in the medical education or health professions
• Academic coaching experience
• Teaching experience
• Experience administering a tutoring or peer support program

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Four References
• Commitment to the College's Mission and Vision Statement

Review of Applications Begins On

10/28/2026

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

https://humanmedicine.msu.edu/education/academic-achievement.html

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.